How to Pronounce Hards

To pronounce "hards", say HARDS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “hards”

"hards" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shards and regards, if that helps it stick.

What does hards mean?

noun

  1. A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.
  2. A tyre whose compound is softer than superhards, and harder than mediums.

Words that rhyme with hards

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shardsregardsdisregardsnardsblowhardslardspostcardsdiehardsyardsbardsretardscourtyards

Related words

hardenedstifftoughseverechallengingtryingcase-hardenedseverely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hards"?▾

"Hards" has one syllable.

What does "hards" mean?▾

Hards: A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.

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